50 things to do for FREE at the CORK SUMMER SHOW

  • Dance to the live music on stage throughout the day on the main stage
  • Get free taster samples of locally produced food and craft drinks from artisan stands in the food zone
  • Bring a picnic or sit on one of the 100+ picnic tables whilst listening to live music and entertainment
  • Look out for marching Roman Centurions around the showgrounds in full authentic Roman uniforms
  • Meet local farmers and their amazing agricultural equipment and machinery
  • Cuddle a rabbit and other small critters in the small animals shed in the top yard
  • See professional remote control vehicle racing competitions in the RC zone
  • See a wide range of vintage vehicles and machinery up close from years gone by
  • Listen to free local bands and entertainers play on the mini stage at the Cork County Council Marquee
  • Sit and relax at the hourly Cookery Demonstrations and pick up new ideas to try at home
  • Watch the Celtic stick makers make a new walking stick from just a branch of wood
  • Climb aboard a civil defence vehicle and learn all about the Cork civil defence.
  • Cheer on the Pony jockey teams in the pony mounted games zone
  • See every shape, size, and breed or dog take part in Munster’s largest pet dog show
  • Enjoy some ‘window shopping’ at the more than 200+ retail stalls throughout the showgrounds
  • Watch the regional final of the cookery competition on Sunday – HOME COOK CHAMPIONSHIP 2023
  • Visit the various regional Show jumping competitions on each day in the Show jumping zone
  • See miniature ponies up close in the equine zone.
  • See hound puppies being trained in the Hund zone
  • Watch Large horses get new horseshoes made from scratch by world class Farriers
  • See the beautiful fluffy Sheep up close in the Sheep competition Ring
  • See cows being milked in the Farm Discovery Zone - Saturday morning from 9am to 10am
  • See cows having a wash and blow-dry before being judged in competition
  • Enter the pig herding competition guiding pigs through the pig agility obstacle course
  • Watch the thrilling working hunter horse competitions.
  • See some of the best livestock and pedigree cattle in Ireland on Parade in the agri zone
  • Admire our livestock young handlers starting out in the animal Show rings.
  • Watch the ponies jumping in the Working Hunter Ring
  • See Alpacas, Guinea pigs, Ducks, and Geese, up close in the small animals zone
  • Watch champion pedigree Goats parade in the goat competition
  • See an amazing range of pedigree poultry up close in the Poultry Marquee
  • See various poultry bird eggs and hold a larger than life Ostridge egg
  • Get some health and wellness advice and tips in the health Marquee
  • See bees working in a Beehive and learn how honey is made
  • Drive a mini-digger or climb on board the latest brand new modern farm tractors.
  • Have your face painted for free in the Cork Co Co Marquee
  • See the latest House & Home trends in the Home Marquee
  • Visit our show garden created by Field Of Dreams & get some free gardening tips
  • See some amazing flower arrangement creations in the Floral Art competition Marquee.
  • Learn how to grow your own Veg in the Cork allotment centre zone
  • Watch a chainsaw wood carver make a work of art from wood with a chain saw
  • Climb aboard a real fire engine and learn about life as a firefighter.
  • See participants take part in archery at the UCC archery zone
  • See the latest fun fair rides in action in the amusements zone
  • See the latest motor cars and take a glimpse into the future of motor technology
  • See artists creations in the arts and crafts competitions marquee
  • See martial arts displays every hour in the combat zone
  • Listen to 96FM local Radio broadcasting live from the Show and visit their stand
  • Ride our car park N ride tractor train carriage in parking zone
  • Meet Real-Life Superheroes, from the coastguard to firemen, and explore all their cool gear
  • See the latest gardening equipment and machinery on display in the Agri zone
  • See a range of local startup business demonstrate their products in the LEO Enterprise Zone Marquee
  • Meet all the various local government departments and services in the Cork County Council marquee
  • See the regional tug O War competitions take place in the music zone on the Sunday.